Japanese vs American Management Styles What is Japanese Management Style. The Japanese management style is a management concept of Dr. William Ovichi to revive the economic downturn in Asia in the 1980s. It focused on increasing employee loyalty to the company by providing employment for life, with a strong focus on employee well-being both outside and outside of work. His system also tends to promote stable employment, higher productivity and higher employee morale and satisfaction (Anon., 2015) . What is American Management Style. America is one of the most advanced countries in the world and leader in modern management methods as well. Many people in America live their lives freely without any social trials and barriers and its economy is a free economy. They want to live an independent life and are accustomed to the ‘hire and fire’ style of management. Contract-based employment began in the United States and is followed by other countries around the world ...